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IRISH LOTTO FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The Irish National Lottery was established in 1987, focussing firstly on
scratchcards, with the first Lotto draw taking place the following year. The new
lottery proved an instant hit and soon players in the North of Ireland and on
the UK mainland began to take interest too, eventually making it one of the most
popular lotteries in Europe.

Can I bet on the Irish lotto even if I am not an Irish resident?

Yes. Unusually for lotteries there is no requirement to be a resident of Ireland
in order to participate in the Irish National Lottery. If you have access to the
internet then you are also able to bet on the Irish Lotto results from anywhere
within the United Kingdom with Lottoland.

What is the minimum Irish Lottery jackpot?

The guaranteed minimum jackpot of the Irish Lotto is €2 million (approx. £1.46
million).

What is the maximum Irish Lottery jackpot?

Currently the jackpot is capped at €18.9 (approx. £13.88) million – the record
jackpot to date – as of the implementation of the September 2015 format change.
As the aim of the format change was to increase jackpot sizes it's safe to
assume that, once reached, this cap will be lifted shortly thereafter allowing
for bigger jackpots than ever before.

What are the odds of winning the Irish Lottery?

You have a one in 29 chance of winning any prize with the Irish Lotto, or a one
in 14 chance if you opt to bet on the Lotto Plus option as well. The jackpot
odds are 10,737,573:1 – which may seem high but are in fact significantly
smaller than most major lotteries and are more than four times more favourable
than that of the UK Lotto. For more detailed information please see our Irish
Lotto Odds & Statistics page.

What is the smallest Irish Lottery prize?

The smallest prize is €3 (approx. £2.20) for matching two numbers plus the Bonus
ball.

Will I be taxed on my winnings?

No. With the Irish Lottery you will receive the cash in one single lump sum,
whether you scoop the smallest prize or the jackpot, and it is tax free to UK
and Irish residents.

How many people take part in the Irish Lottery?

It is estimated that two million people enter the Irish Lotto in Ireland each
week. However, many more choose to bet on the outcome through Lottoland.

Where and when are the Irish Lottery draws held?

The Irish Lotto draw takes place twice a week, at 19:57 every Wednesday and
Saturday night. The draw is televised on RTÉ, Ireland's national broadcaster.

Tickets must be purchased prior to the 19:45 cut-off time.

What Is the Biggest Irish Lottery Jackpot Win of All Time?

The single biggest Irish Lottery prize was won by a lotto syndicate formed of 16
work colleagues who each shared a €18.963,441 million (approx. £13.88 million)
jackpot back in 2008.

What is the difference between the Irish national lottery and the up national
lottery?

As of late 2014 the Irish Government sold off the Irish National Lottery
franchise on a 20 year lease to PLI, a new company comprised of An Post, the
Irish postal service and previous operators of the lottery, and the Ontario
Teachers Pension Plan, who own UK Lottery operators Camelot.

A set of recent changes have been implemented to harmonise both lotteries though
it should be noted that both operate completely independently and there are
several notable differences between the two, in terms of format, prize divisions
and rules.

In the case of the Irish Lotto, the lottery offers far better jackpot odds, as
it is a 6/47 format lottery, compared with the 6/59 UK Lotto format implemented
in October 2015.

How Long Do I Have to Collect the Winnings If I Am a Winner?

You have 90 days from the draw to claim your prize otherwise it will be donated
to charities and other good causes. Hundreds of winners each year fail to claim
their prizes, which is one of the many reasons why we recommend you bet online.

How old you need to be to enter the Irish Lottery?

You must be 18 years of age to bet on the lotto or claim a prize in the Irish
Lotto. The same applies when participating from the UK, by betting on the
results.

What Happens If There Is More than One Jackpot Winner?

In this instance the prize is divided equally amongst the winners.

Why Should I Bet on the Irish Lotto?

In terms of overall value the Irish Lotto is hard to beat. It has enjoyed a
long-standing reputation for being one of the most generous and lucrative
lotteries in Europe, thus making it immensely popular on both sides of the Irish
Sea.

The latest format change has resulted in higher jackpot potential without
raising the jackpot odds too dramatically. It therefore still offers some of the
best jackpot winning odds in Europe, but with higher jackpot values, for a
highly competitive price.

In terms of jackpots you're over four times more likely to strike it rich on the
Irish Lotto compared with the UK National Lottery and just under 11 times more
likely to do so compared with EuroMillions. 

Add in another seven prize tiers, as well as the Lotto Plus 1 and 2 bonus games,
and you've got lots of other great opportunities to win – with odds of 14:1 of
winning any prize!

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